NOAA-20 over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 1:28 AM
Peak elevation 60.98° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 1:28 AM | 60.98° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 3:11 AM | 13.72° | NW | SW |
| Jun 11 | 1:50 PM | 34.05° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:31 PM | 25.88° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 1:09 AM | 40.12° | NE | S |
| Jun 12 | 2:51 AM | 21.45° | NW | SW |
| Jun 12 | 1:32 PM | 22.47° | SE | NE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Cape Town
NOAA polar weather satellite (JPSS).
- Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
- Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
- Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
- No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.
Going to look up?
For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.
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